THE odds may be stacked against Bradford Bulls winning Super League's Grand Final for a second successive season.

But Iestyn Harris believes an Old Trafford repeat performance on October 14 is not mission impossible.

The Bulls face a salary cap inquiry on Monday that could see the club docked a minimum of two points.

Last week Wigan Warriors suffered such a penalty for their wages overspend and were plunged back into the relegation mire.

With only five games left, including today's must-win game against Harlequins, a similar punishment would virtually rule out second spot for the Bulls.

However Harris, who needs 10 points to reach 200 for the Odsal club, is in bullish mood ahead of the trip to the capital.

"Getting to the Grand Final from third or fourth position will be really tough even though we did it last season," says the former Welsh rugby union international.

"And losing points because of something that happened in 2005 will make that even harder.

"But if we've done something wrong we will take the punishment.

"However, for the sake of the players and the coaching staff we need to know sooner rather than later."

If Bulls are in danger of losing hard-earned points, they are not running out of players for the gruelling end-of-season climax.

Last term, under Brian Noble's guidance, Bradford recovered from a crippling injury list to come with a late charge and stampede their way to the Grand Final.

"Steve McNamara has got a bit of a headache because we've got 21 players trying to get into the 17 for match days," said Harris.

"And you don't need to be a mathematical genius to work out someone will get left out and won't be happy.

"It was similar to last year when players were strapping themselves up to get out and play. They didn't want to lose their place in the team.

"We've hit good form recently and at this stage of the season, it's all about gaining momentum.

"We are fighting fit and providing we stay injury-free then I see no reason why we can't challenge for the Grand Final again. It's a happy ship at the moment." Coach McNamara says his players have been upbeat despite the impending salary cap hearing.

"It's not been mentioned and I'm not surprised. The players are strong people and until all the facts are there we don't need to know."

Bulls thrashed the Londoners 58-16 at the Stoop earlier this season but Quins recently appointed Brian McDermott as coach, 'Macca' having spent 10 years as a player at Odsal.

Another ex-Bradford favourite Paul Sykes celebrated his 25th birthday this week and now has a happy return to the relegation-threatened Quins squad after a career-threatening kidney injury.

"It's been a long old journey but I'm really happy to be back with the lads," he said.